Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 10: 2:1-10 - Passing of the Old Guard - Dec 8, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. A prophetic rebuke, and then a record of the death of Yehoshua and his peers. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Medical Treatment for Captured Terrorists - Dec 7, 2024 - When a terrorist is captured in our control, are we obligated to provide medical treatment? Are we even *permitted* to provide medical treatment? Viewing the question from five angles - the doctor, the dayan, the soldier, the politician, the humanitarian.

Why did Yaakov Embrace the Stones? - Dec 6, 2024 - Derashah for Parshat Vayetze 5785, with relevance for Vayishlach as well. The Torah's emphasis on stones in Yaakov's life, as he embraces and invests kedushah in the stones of Eretz Yisrael. And an innovative read of the beginning of the parshah from Rav Avraham Azulai.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 9: 2:1-5 - A Visit from Pinchas? - Dec 6, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. The Jews receive a rebuke - but is it from an "angel" or from Pinchas? And why now? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 8: 1:27-36 - A Failure to Fight - Dec 5, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Many of the shevatim fail to battle the Canaani, and instead live with them, or even under their authority. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Makkot 13b-14b - Dec 3, 2024 - Understanding Rabbi Yishmael, Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Yitzchak regarding malkos for someone who commits an aveirah that should warrant kareis or death.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #18 - A Tefillah for Medical Treatment - Dec 3, 2024 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: A prayer to be said before and after medical treatment. Note: Please consult your doctor for medical advice, and your halachic authority for halachic advice. To sign up for the whatsapp go to http://tiny.cc/wamedical

Shoftim Mini-Shiur Part 7: 1:20-26 - The Strange Story of Luz - Dec 3, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. The strange story of the conquest of Luz, and then the building of New Luz. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washoftim.

Halachah in Healthcare Settings 24b: Nishmat Avraham Introduction to OC 328, Part 1 - Dec 2, 2024 - A chabura on practical medical halachah, building from the sources toward the conclusions of the Nishmat Avraham. The Nishmat Avraham's introduction to Orach Chaim 328, Part 1

Halachah in Healthcare Settings 24: Introduction to Healthcare on Shabbat Part 4 - Dec 2, 2024 - A chabura on practical medical halachah, building from the sources toward the conclusions of the Nishmat Avraham. Non-optimal Health - miktzat choli and meichush.